Word: essays
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...competition according to which each competitor wrote on one of two topics chosen by himself from a list of dozen suggested by the events of the past few months, this year's examinations will be in two parts, the first on a variety of facts, and the second an essay on some subject chosen from a wide field...
...Room N in the Widener Library at 2 o'clock. The examination is open to all undergraduates in Harvard College and no previous registration is required. This year there will be two parts to the examination. There will be one question on a general subject, and also an essay question on special topics. It is a test of the student's knowledge of facts and his understanding of political, social, and economical problems. Prizes of $500, $150, $75, and $25 will be awarded to the successful contestants...
...Harris '28 was announced last night as the recipient of the first prize in the Union essay contest. The essay which was adjudged preeminent was entitled "The Future of Mr. Mencken...
Second prize was awarded to J. M. Green '28 for his essay on the subject "In Defense of Doubt". Honorable mention was awarded to J. K. Hurd '30 for his essay entitled. "The Influence of Public Opinion on American Government...
...Union essay contest is held annually, awards of $35 and $15 being given to the first and second prize winners respectively...